Thread: Coticule with chip

I bought a Coticule bout a few weeks ago, and was very happy. Unfortunately, I have now noticed a chip on the edge, that I suspect may have appeared since I bought it. I have been very careful with it, and definitely not knocked it on anything.

The chip is right in the middle of one of the long sides of the stone, about 1/8th square, and right on what looks like a seam/vein (not sure of the terminology!) in the stone, which I am guessing is a weak point. I have used it a couple of times since, only honing from the other side of the stone to avoid it.

Is there any thing I can do to make it so it's safe to hone on that side? Will it do any damage at all to my razors? Would sanding it to remove the sharp edges help?

It wasn't too cheap as it is one of the bigger ones, so I am a bit upset to say the least!

I am at work at the moment, so I don't have any pictures. I will attach a pic later.